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G526 YLY

1989 Peugeot 205

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,618 mi
Last recorded63,618 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG526 YLY
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 63,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 63,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 63,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 63,616 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 62,358 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 62,358 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 60,196 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,707 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 54,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 51,914 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 51,901 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,763 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 49,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,620 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 41,616 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,437 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,459 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 37,459 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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G526 YLY is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G526 YLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G526 YLY is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 27 December 1989.

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